The program allows you to study in your home or office, without wasting your time commuting to our facility. It is ideal for any busy professional requiring an affordable and reliable way to pass the exam.

AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES – CD’s & DVD’s

TThe Audio/Video Lectures: Pre-recorded instructors cover key exam concepts in greater detail and complement the C-38 Trade Manual. The lectures cover the math formulas in the first part of the Refrigeration manual, the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-38 trade exam, and the Health & Safety Orders.

ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Online practice questions are presented in a flashcard mode and sharpen your knowledge of the exam content. Get real-time feedback and see exactly which questions you need to improve in order to ace the exam.

SIMULATED ONLINE EXAMS

Our online tools allow you to practice taking virtual contractors license tests so you can be confident that you are ready to pass. Our course includes two exams you can take to verify your expertise.

ONE YEAR ONLINE ACCESS

We know that life takes priority. For this reason, we provide access to all online course materials for one full year after you purchase the course.

Course Breakdown

Each student enrolled in the Refrigeration course receives:

Refrigeration C-38 Manual

Audio/Video Lectures:

Math Review

Health and Safety

Fencing Practice Exams:

C-38 Test 1

C-38 Test 2

C-38 Update

Health and Safety

C-38 Refrigeration Contractor’s Online Practice Exams

Exam Structure

The C-38 Exam has five major sections,

Section 1. Planning and Estimation (18% of Exam)

Planning refrigeration projects

Estimating refrigeration projects

Section 2. Installation of Refrigeration Systems (31% of Exam)

Rough-in refrigeration systems

Install refrigeration equipment

Start-up refrigeration systems

Install specialty refrigeration systems

Section 3. Repair of Refrigeration Systems (18% of Exam)

Troubleshooting refrigeration systems

Perform refrigeration system repairs

Section 4. Repair of Refrigeration Systems (18% of Exam)

Maintain refrigeration systems

Code compliance activities

Section 5. Safety (14% of Exam)

Employee safety

Job site safety

*Percentages are approximate*

Source Material

The following publications were utilized in the creation of the C-38 Refrigeration exam. Publisher information for reference books and code is provided below. Other sources for reference books may be found online California codebooks can be viewed online: www.bsc.ca.gov

Practice Quiz

These 10 sample test questions are similar to the questions you will encounter while taking your California C-38 Refrigeration Contractor Trade Exam. If you easily answer more then 7 questions correctly you are in pretty good shape.

However, if you get 3 or more practice questions wrong then that is representative of you failing the trade portion of your Ca C38 Refrigeration Contractors Exam.

Which of the following hazards is the greatest concern when storing gas cylinders?

Electromagnetic static.

Extended freezing weather.

Undue absorption of heat.

Vibration.

While planning to pour a footing requiring six yards, the contractor overestimated the job by one yard. How should the contractor handle the excess material?

Ask the general contractor for direction.

Place it in a ditch deeper than 4’.

Send it back in the delivery truck.

Wash the excess into a local street drain.

How many 8” x 6” x 16” blocks are there in 20 lineal feet?

10

15

20

25

With the power on, what is the proper sequence when checking fuses on a 3-phase fused disconnect?

Ground to load of alternate adjacent phase.

Line to ground of alternate adjacent phase.

Line to line of alternate adjacent phase.

Line to load of alternate adjacent phase.

Where must the emergency control be installed for a refrigeration room?

Immediately next to the exit door of the building.

Immediately outside the refrigeration room’s exit.

Within 10 feet of the main control panel.

Within 15 feet of the main control panel

A contractor is bidding to install a walk-in cooler and finds that the compressor costs $4,600 and the piping is $5.76/foot for 200 feet of pipe. If this is 40% of the contract, what is the contract’s total bid price?

$5,752

$9,204

12,360

$14,380

Which of the following refrigerants is considered safer for the ozone?

R-12

R-16

R-22

R-24

What is most likely to happen if the AEV orifice is oversize?

Frost on suction line.

High pressure in low-side.

Low Pressure on the low-side

Superheat is decreased.

What is most likely to happen if the thermostatic bulb is attached loosely to the suction line?

Starved Evaporator.

The fan will not switch on.

The suction line will be frosted.

Nothing.

The shipping weight of a refrigeration unit is 20 tons and it is to be installed on the roof of a 20-story building. What is the best way to transport the unit to the roof if money is not a consideration?

Take it apart and reassemble it on the roof.

Use a crane.

Use a helicopter.

Use a service elevator.

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*Law & Business Course

If this is your first contractor’s license, there are two parts to the examination process. You must pass the specific Trade exam for the trade you wish to practice, as well as the Law & Business exam which covers California Contracting Law.

Law and Business Course

If you are applying for your original contractor’s license you must pass the LAW & BUSINESS exam plus a second exam covering the specific TRADE or CERTIFICATION you wish to practice.

If you are a contractor and adding an additional TRADE to your license you do not need to retake the LAW exam.

C-61 LIMITED SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO PASS THE LAW EXAM.

Course Outline

LAW & BUSINESS MANUAL

The Law & Business Manual provides an easy way to review the subjects needed to pass the exam. The manual is conveniently broken into four separate chapters, each with its own Glossary of Terms and is written in layperson’s language, The manual includes sample forms as well as summaries and checklists to help students prepare for the State Exam. There are no complicated legal codes to decipher.

The program allows you to study in your home or office, without wasting your time with commuting to our facility. It is ideal for any busy professional requiring an affordable and reliable way to pass the exam.

AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES – CD’s & DVD’s

The Audio/Video Lectures: Pre-recorded instructors cover key exam concepts in greater detail and complement the Law & Business Manual. The lectures cover each chapter of the Manual and the Law and Business Review questions in the back of the manual.

ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Online practice questions are presented in a flashcard mode and sharpen your knowledge of the exam content. Get real-time feedback and see exactly which questions you need to improve in order to ace the exam.

SIMULATED ONLINE EXAMS

Our online tools allow you to practice taking virtual contractors license tests so you can be confident that you are ready to pass. Our course includes five exams you can take to verify your expertise.

ONE YEAR ONLINE ACCESS

We know that life takes priority. For this reason, we provide access to all online course materials for one full year after you purchase the course.

Breakdown

Each student enrolled in the Law & Business course receives:

Law & Business Manual

Audio/Video Lectures:

Chapter 1: License Law

Chapter 2: Mechanics’ Lien

Chapter 3: Labor Code

Chapter 4: Business Management

Law and Business Review Questions

Law & Business Practice Exams:

Law Test 1

Law Test 2

Law Test 3

Law Test 4

Law Test 5

Law Update

Law & Business Online Practice Exams

Exam Content

The Law Exam has eight major sections

Section 1. Business Organization (10% of Exam)

Company organization

Project organization

Section 2. Business Finances (10% of Exam)

Cash management

Budget and planning

Taxes

Financial reporting

Section 3. Employment Requirements (10% of Exam)

Employment regulations

Evaluation and record-keeping

Payroll

Section 4. Bonds, Insurance, and Liens (10% of Exam)

Bonds

Workers’ compensation insurance

Liens and other remedies

Other insurance

Section 5. Contract Requirements and Execution (23% of Exam)

Bidding

Cost control

Contracts

Payments

Section 6. Licensing Requirements (8% of Exam)

Business license

Contractor’s license

Activity regulation

Section 7. Licensing Requirements (15% of Exam)

Training and reporting requirements

General safety

Hazardous/unknown materials

Section 8. Safety (7% of Exam)

Prevailing wage requirements

Bonding requirements

Insurance requirements

*Percentages are approximate*

Source Material

The following publications were utilized in the creation of the Law & Business exam. Publisher information for reference books and code is provided below. Other sources for reference books may be found online California codebooks can be viewed online: www.bsc.ca.gov

Practice Quiz-LAW

These 10 sample test questions are similar to the questions you will encounter while taking your California Law & Business Exam. If you easily answer more then 7 questions correctly you are in pretty good shape.

However, if you get 3 or more practice questions wrong then that is representative of you failing the LAW portion of your California Contractors Exam.

Of the following, which is a correct statement regarding a schedule of payments in an original bid?

The second payment is not due until after 60% of the work is completed.

You are not required to include a schedule of payments in the original bid.

The material must be paid for as it is installed.

The schedule must include specific dates and dollar amounts.

How often must contractors’ supervisors conduct “tool box” or “tailgate” safety meetings? ​

Every Day

Weekly

Every 10 Days

Monthly

What is the relationship between a prime contractor and a subcontractor?

Contractual

Contractor to subcontractor

Employer-employee ​

No relationship

How long must an employer keep records of FUTA and other federal payroll taxes?

2 Years

4 Years

5 Years

7 Years

Who is responsible for selecting materials when refilling a first-aid kit for a jobsite?

Qualified individual

Nurse

First-aid tech

Doctor

A subcontractor signs an unconditional waiver and release. This means that the____________________:

Owner cannot ask anything more of the subcontractor.

Subcontractor cannot ask anything more of the owner.

Subcontractor cannot ask anything more of the prime.

Subcontractor cannot get anything from the prime

Within how many days must an “agreement to arbitrate” be returned by the participants after being mailed by the Registrar?

Within 10 calendar days

Within 14 calendar days

Within 30 calendar days

Within 45 calendars days

According to contract law, when can subcontractors and material suppliers serve a preliminary notice?

After first purchasing material

After first furnishing labor or materials

After their bid is accepted by the prime contractor

After the prime contractor’s bid is accepted by the owner

A stop notice on a public works project is used to:

Attach a lien to the project.

Stop all construction activity on a particular job.

Stop all payments to the prime contractor until the subcontractors are paid.

Withhold sufficient money from the prime contractor to pay the subcontractors who file stop notices.

Which of the following bonds guarantees both job completion and payment of subcontractors and suppliers?

Bid bond.

Contract bond.

Payment bond.

Performance bond.

Law & Business

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* C-61 Specialty Contractor

(a) Limited specialty is a specialty contractor classification limited to a field and scope of operations of specialty contracting for which an applicant is qualified other than any of the specialty contractor classifications listed and defined in this article.

(b) An applicant classified and licensed in the classification Limited Specialty shall confine activities as a contractor to that field or fields and scope of operations set forth in the application and accepted by the Registrar or to that permitted by Section 831.

(c) Upon issuance of a C-61 license, the Registrar shall endorse upon the face of the original license certificate the field and scope of operations in which the licensee has demonstrated qualifications.

(d) A specialty contractor, other than a C-61 contractor, may perform work within the field and scope of the operations of Classification C-61, provided the work is consistent with established usage and procedure in the construction industry and is related to the specialty contractor’s classification.

CSLB lists the C-61 classifications in “D” subcategories for administrative tracking. Definitions for the “D” subcategories were developed by staff and approved by the Board as policy.D-03 Awnings: An awning contractor installs, modifies or repairs aluminum, metal, vinyl or canvas awnings and patio covers. These installations can be either freestanding or attached to a structure. Patio enclosures or carports are not included in this classification.D-04 Central Vacuum Systems: A central vacuum systems contractor installs, modifies, maintains or repairs central vacuum systems, pneumatic tube dispatching systems or any other type of pipeline which operates systems of reduced pressure for any purpose.D-06 Concrete-Related Services: A concrete-related services contractor installs reusable steel concrete form sections or interlocking precast pavers; performs post-tensioning work, concrete sawing, breaking, curing, floor hardening treatment, coloring concrete, concrete restoration, coring work or operates a concrete pumping service; and also includes the application of gunite, but does not include the installation of reinforcing steel.D-09 Drilling, Blasting and Oil Field Work: A drilling, blasting and oil field work contractor does core and post hole drilling, horizontal drilling (no piping) and drilling for placement of charges and performing blasting work; performs drilling for site dewatering, oil well drilling, and other oilfield-related specialty work. (DOES NOT INCLUDE WATER WELL DRILLING)D-10 Elevated Floors: An elevated floors contractor installs wood or metal framed elevated computer flooring systems. This work does not include the construction of mezzanines.D-12 Synthetic Products: A synthetic products contractor installs:

(c) Aluminum studs and trusses; metal railings and turnstiles; metal prison cell accessories such as welded-to-structure cell furniture; grills; and cabinets.D-28 Doors, Gates, and Activating Devices: A doors, gates and activating devices contractor installs, modifies or repairs all types of residential, commercial or industrial doors including overhead or sliding door assemblies. This includes but is not limited to: wood and screen doors, metal-clad doors, glass sliding/ stationary doors and frames, automatic revolving doors, hospital cubical doors and related installations; power-activated doors, gates, movable sun shades/shutters; card-activated equipment and other access control device; and any low-voltage electronic or manually operated door hardware/device.D-29 Paperhanging: A paperhanging contractor applies all types and varieties of decorative wall coverings, except painting or paneling, including paper and vinyl goods, cork, burlap and carpet-type wall coverings.D-30 Pile Driving/Pressure Foundation Jacking: A pile driving/pressure foundation jacking contractor provides a pile driving and/or caisson drilling or auger service. This work also includes but is not limited to the injection of concrete or mortar into foundations for stabilization purposes.D-31 Pole Installation and Maintenance: A pole installation and maintenance contractor installs wood or precast poles to support the wiring or cable that is installed by others or installs and maintains flagpoles.D-34 Prefabricated Equipment: A prefabricated equipment contractor performs the installation of prefabricated products/equipment, including but not limited to the following:

(b) Laboratory and medical equipment, and dust-collecting systems; factory-built fireplaces and accessories (no masonry facing); major appliance installations and ventilating hoods in connection with existing fuel and energy lines which are installed by others.

(c) Bus stop shelters, prefabricated phone booths; prefabricated soundproof environmental clean rooms; panelized refrigerated walk-in boxes (not to include the work of refrigeration contractor); all types of modular office, institutional or home improvement systems including, but not limited to, all types of pre-finished and/or UL listed pre-wired wall panels.D-35 Pool and Spa Maintenance: A pool and spa maintenance contractor installs, replaces or repairs pool motors, pumps,
filters, gas heaters and any above-ground piping in connection with pools; includes electrical switches, breakers, pool lights, diving boards, existing solar systems that heat pools, pool and spa acid baths, and applies vinyl liners to existing surfaces.D-38 Sand and Water Blasting: A sand and water blasting contractor uses the force of compressed air in conjunction with abrasive materials or water to clean or prepare surfaces for any protective, decorative and/or functional treatment.D-39 Scaffolding: A scaffolding contractor erects metal or wood scaffolding including temporary sidewalk sheltered construction work barricades.D-40 Service Station Equipment and Maintenance: A service station maintenance contractor installs and/or removes underground fuel storage tanks up to 20,000 gallons which have been or are to be used for dispensing gasoline, diesel fuel, waste oil or kerosene (no chemicals). This work involves the installation and/or removal of all incidental tank-related piping, electrical work, including the installation of vapor probes in backfill areas of the tanks and any associated calibration work including, but not limited to, the testing and adjustment of leak detection and vapor recovery equipment, such as automatic tank gauges, leak line detectors, vapor recovery lines, and in-station diagnostics. This contractor also performs the installation of auto hoisting equipment, grease racks, compressors, air hoses, and other service station equipment.

NOTE: Licensees holding this classification prior to January 18, 2001, may perform all the work as described above. Licenses issued after this date may perform the “calibration” work only.D-41 Siding and Decking: A siding and decking contractor applies or installs all types of exterior siding including wood, wood products, vinyl, aluminum and metal siding to new or existing buildings. This contractor also constructs wooden decks and related handrails. This work shall not include the construction or installation of covers or enclosures of any kind.D-42 Non-Electrical Sign Installation: A non-electrical sign installation contractor fabricates and installs all types of nonelectrical signs including, but not limited to: post or pole-supported signs, signs attached to structures, painted wall signs, and modifications to existing signs.D-49 Tree Service: A tree service contractor prunes trees, removes trees, limbs or stumps (including grinding) and engages in tree or limb guying.D-50 Suspended Ceilings: A suspended ceilings contractor installs, modifies or repairs all types of suspended ceilings including, but not limited to: lay-in-grid and other types of systems involving solid, perforated or translucent ceiling panels (no electrical work).D-52 Window Coverings: A window coverings contractor installs or applies decorative, architectural/functional
window/glass treatment or covering products including, but not limited to: all types of materials and fabrics that make up louvers, shutters, Venetian, and mini-blinds; residential or commercial draperies and screens; expanded metal window and door guards; plastic film window treatment and/or any other window treatment applied for temperature control or as a screening device.D-53 Wood Tanks: A wood tanks contractor erects or repairs elevated wooden storage tanks and related cooling towers. (Hot tubs are not included.)D-56 Trenching: A trenching contractor is limited to trenching only for foundations, pipelines, conduit and related trenching work.D-59 Hydroseed Spraying: A hydroseed spraying contractor applies seeds through any liquid media to any type of surface that has been prepared or contoured by others.D-62 Air and Water Balancing: An air and water balancing contractor installs any device and performs any work related to providing a specified flow of air in all types of existing heating and cooling systems and/or related to providing a specified flow of water in water piping systems.D-63 Construction Cleanup: A construction cleanup contractor cleans up and/or removes from building grounds or structures any debris resultant from any construction project including, but not limited to: concrete, dirt, scrap lumber, plaster, drywall, any paint or adhesive products from windows, floors, ceramic tile and bathroom fixtures.D-64 Non-specialized: A non-specialized contractor installs, modifies, maintains and repairs new products and/or new installations which are not defined in any section herein or defined in any license classification authorized by the Board under Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code (Contractors License Law).
D-65 Weatherization and Energy Conservation: A weatherization and energy conservation contractor installs, removes, modifies or repairs or provides maintenance services for energy conservation products limited to the following: door and window weather stripping, caulking, water heater pipe wrap, water heater blankets, insulating gaskets for electrical outlet covers, shade screens, shutters, storm windows, tinted window film, residential water flow restricting devices installed onto existing fixtures. (DOES NOT INCLUDE INSULATION, GLAZING OR HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING WORK)